Lewis Charles Chadwick

Over 45 years he has been a dedicated agriculturalist and
authority on Ornamental (Landscape) Horticulture and Arboriculture.
He has served as a teacher, researcher and extension specialist in
the College of Agriculture and Home Economics at The Ohio State
University. From 1929 until his retirement in 1967, he educated
many leaders in Ohio's nursery industry. He stimulated high
standards in the profession and had a great impact on the growth
and development of the industry. He is considered to be among the
leading horticultural plantsmen in the world.

In tribute for his distinguished leadership to students and in
recognition of his wise counsel and valued contributions as a
student organization adviser, he received the Ohio State University
College of Agriculture and Home Economics Council Award in 1966. In
1967 he was recognized by the OARDC with a certificate of
recognition for 30 years of loyal service to the Center and the
State of Ohio.

In 1973 he received the L. H. Bailey Medal, the highest honor
given by the American Horticultural Society for outstanding
achievement in the field of horticulture.